Ibanez - RGA742EX BAM

The RGA742EX BAM takes a straightforward, functional approach, true to the RGA spirit: a guitar designed to play loud, accurate and long, without unnecessary compromise. Its slim silhouette offers immediate comfort, particularly when standing up, while retaining the ergonomics typical of RG models.

The slim, fast Wizard II maple neck is perfectly suited to 7-string playing. Its profile encourages fluid movement, even in the lower registers, while remaining comfortable for extended chords and technical shots. The jatoba fingerboard provides a clean response and a good balance between attack and warmth, with 24 jumbo frets for easy bends and soloing.

The meranti body provides an even tonal base, with a slightly hollowed-out midrange and good overall clarity. This platform works particularly well with Quantum 7 pickups.

The neck pickup delivers a precise, articulate sound for clean or lightly saturated parts, while the bridge pickup offers a clean attack and a tight low end, ideal for heavy riffs and tight palm-mutes. The passive electronics are deliberately kept simple to ensure a direct response that can be exploited in playing situations.

The F107 fixed bridge reinforces this philosophy of stability. It ensures efficient vibration transmission, regular sustain and reliable tuning, even with intensive use or heavier drawbars. It's a consistent choice for a modern performance-oriented guitar.

With its Black Aurora Burst Matte finish, the RGA742EX has a dark, contemporary look that's perfectly in tune with its musical orientation. A 7-string guitar that's accessible, robust and designed to get straight to the point.